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Religion Curriculum Inquiry Unit

School:

YEAR LEVEL: 5

Term: 4

Year: 2013

Inquiry / Wondering Question: I wonder how meeting Jesus in the Eucharist can change my life.

Strands: Beliefs Sacraments Morality Prayer

Class context/Learners: To be inserted by teacher

Cross-curricular priorities: To be inserted by Teacher

Key Inquiry Questions:

What can I do to show that I act justly in all my decisions?What do I know about Jesus and his ministry on earth?Can I recall some healing/miracle stories and what Jesus did and said?Do I know about the times of Jesus and how the people interacted?Can I talk about the different texts I find in the Bible?What do I know about Mary and her feast days and images?Can I describe the different parts of the Mass? What do I know about the Eucharist? Can I apply the messages in the Beatitudes to my own life. How is the Church today a sign of hope, reconciliation and service to all? Who is Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop and what did she do? Am I able to use different forms of meditation in my prayer life? Can I pray and meditate using a decade of the Rosary?

I Wonder:

I wonder if I take responsibility for my actions.I wonder why Jesus reached out to those who were outcasts.I wonder about some of Jesus' healing miracles and the people he healed.I wonder how different groups reacted to what Jesus was doing.i wonder about the different text I can read in the Bible. I wonder if I can find different texts in the New Testament.I wonder about the different Rites in the Mass. I wonder about the word Eucharist.I wonder where Jesus is in the Eucharist.I wonder about the Beatitudes. I wonder if I can learn something from them for me in my life today.I wonder what the Church is doing to reach out to people in need.I wonder about the life and person of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop.I wonder if I can use different strategies to meditate.I wonder if praying the Rosary can help me meditate.

Knowledge & Understanding…

The Mass is at the heart of the Catholic Community. It expresses our loving relationship with God and helps Christians to live like Jesus.

In the Introductory Rites, the community gathers. ccc1348In the Liturgy of the Word, the Word of God is proclaimed. ccc1349In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the community share the bread and wine – the body and blood of Jesus. ccc1378In the Concluding Rite the community is sent forth to bring the life of Jesus to others.

Jesus is present when we celebrate the Eucharist -The word Eucharist means 'Thanksgiving'

Skills…

Students typically will:Identify and describe the four main parts of the Mass

Identify ways the community gather at Mass and participate in the Introductory Rites Identify the ways the community participates in the Liturgy of the Word.Identify the pattern of listening, responding and reverencing God’s Word in the Liturgy of the Word.Identify how the community participates in the Liturgy of the Eucharist.Identify the symbols, words and actions of the priest and the community during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.Identify liturgical items used during the celebration of the Eucharist. Identify the ways people can love and serve God and one another.Wonder about the scripture of the Lord’s Supper Mk 14:22-24

Luke 22:13-20

Students brainstorm and illustrate theirunderstanding of Jesus present in the Eucharist in the following ways:

• in the community which has assembled for worship;• in the Priest who presides in His name;• in the Word which is proclaimed;• and in the bread and wine

Assessment Plan

By the end of Year Five, students identify and demonstrate ways of being reconciling with others and the world. Students read, recall and wonder about key healing miracles and how Jesus responded to people in need in first century Palestine. Students examine the Bible and identify Biblical texts such as narratives, parables and miracles. They locate the lands of the Bible and name some significant geographical locations in Jesus’ time. Students recognise aspects of Marian spirituality through liturgical feast days, Marian prayers and images.

By the end of Year Five, students identify and describe the four main parts of the Mass. They are aware of the 12 key moments in the celebration of the Eucharist. Students examine ways Jesus is present in the Eucharist.

By the end of Year Five, students use a variety of tools and techniques to explore and communicate how Jesus gives us the Beatitudes as a guide to service and justice. They research ways the Church and its organisations reach out to others with justice e.g. Catholic Earthcare, Caritas, Children’s Mission, the St Vincent de Paul Society.

By the end of Year Five, students can understand and say, in unison and individually, a number of traditional prayers including The Confiteor, Apostles’ Creed and a decade of the Luminous mysteries of the rosary. Students engage in and experience various forms of meditation. They prayerfully and creatively respond to God through art, poetry, movement, word, and silence.

Type of Assessment

Description

Possible Sources of Evidence

When assessment takes place

Formative

Assessment

for

Learning

Evidence of prior knowledge and understanding

Easy Liturgical Quiz

Answering questions

At the beginning week 1 and/or 2

Summative

Assessment

of

Learning

This section of the assessment will be done in four sections, one for each part of the Mass.

One page for each section. May be done in Mass journal or on a separate A4 or A3 sheet. To be decided by the teacher.

1. We gather

2. We listen

3. We give thanks

4. We go

In this section of the assessment students will use the information from the Y-charts to create a collaborative poem, done in pairs or triads after class discussion and teacher instruction on how to proceed. See attached documents.

Y chart-feels like, sounds like, looks like (may add smells like, tastes like, heart-emotions/feeleings)

Poem-reflecting on the Mass

E.g.

“I hear the bells ringing from the steeple,

And people joyfully walking up the path,

And the door open and the welcomers smiling,

“Good morning, what a beautiful day.”

‘Welcome to our family, so glad to see you here today.”

The breeze is rustling.

The choir is singing.

The candles are flickering.

The kookaburras are laughing.

People are settling into God’s house, kneeling.”

During the Sorting Out Phase

Affective

Assessment

as

Learning

Creating a Mass book depicting how each of the four parts Mass can be carried out of the church into our daily lives. (Maximum 2 pages per part=8 pages all together) A4 or A3 size

May include:

· Drawings with descriptions

· Poems

· Collage with descriptions

· 3D craft with descriptions

Once completed each student will then present the book to the class with an appropriate oral explanation of the pages.

book

Communicating Stage

Learning and Teaching Sequence

Background information and teacher resources

www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au

What’s New about the Mass (children’s edition)

What’s New about the Mass (teaching Edition)

Making the most of the Mass (red or pink copy)-all schools have been given a copy of this book

This is the Mass (Archdiocese of Sydney)-wonderful explanations and photos

A Friendly Guide to the Mass-great teacher background and information that may be shared with students

Living the Mass How one hour a week can change your life (second edition-available on ipad and kindle)

Big Book Sacred Objects and Symbols – two copies available from the resource centre

FOCUS OF THE UNIT: Students will be able to identify and describe the four main parts of the Mass (We gather, we listen, we give thanks, we go) and how we can carry these ……to the world outside of Mass. They will become aware of the twelve key moments in the celebration of the Eucharist (greeting, penitential act; scripture readings, homily, creed, prayer of the faithful; preparation of gifts, consecration of the bread and wine, the Lord’s Prayer, sing of peace, communion; the final blessing). Students will examine ways Jesus is present in the Eucharist. Students will understand and be able to pray The Confiteor and the Apostles’ Creed. They will explore and come to understand how to prayerfully respond to God in the Mass through movement, word, and silence.

WK

Inquiry Phase

Activity/Experience/Differentiation

Resources/ICLTs

Assessment

Tuning In

Teacher Notes: Begin a Mass Journal – if possible have a new small exercise book for each student ( approximately 30 pps – or if there is ample room in their religion book they can use that space) However, the idea is to create a ‘What the Mass means to me’ journal with their thoughts and reflections. Modes to accomplish this can be a varied as each child and each teacher, the sky is the limit e.g. word walls, paragraph reflections, drawings, collages, poems, graffiti walls, crafts etc…

1. Present and explain the KWL strategy.

· K stands for Know

What do I already know about this topic?

· W stands for Will or Want

What do I think I will learn about this topic?

What do I want to know about this topic?

· L stands for Learned

What have I learned about this topic?

KNOW

2. Begin with the Easy Liturgical Quiz as a starting point on student knowledge. Explain that it is not a ‘test’ but a survey part of the ‘K’ in the KWL strategy.

3. Title page- “THE MASS”-students draw/write what their experience of Mass has been. E.g. they may draw one picture of something they have seen at the Mass or draw many things they have seen at the Mass. They may include a border around the page or as separation on the page. What they draw within these borders can be very interesting and help demonstrate a depth of understanding. They should be encouraged to use this space wisely –allow 30 minutes after initial instructions. (Use a timer to keep them on task or refer to the time every 10 minutes) This is not a discussion of the Mass but rather have the children draw on prior knowledge.

4. Cut reflections questions into 2 sections (A5 size). Have students ponder and jot down thoughts to each question in the box below the question. Each A5 section may be glued into their Mass Journal.

The Purpose of the Mass

Go to the following link:

http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/explore/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=22

Explore this multimedia element which is an interactive illustrated ‘map’ of nine key statements describing the sacrament of Eucharist; clicking on each of the nine ‘tiles’ reveals a graphic with foundational information.

The five key statements visited in the year four unit on Eucharist were:

· The Mass is a time to listen and respond to God’s Word.

· The Mass as a community of believers gathered together.

· The Mass is a memorial celebration.

· The Mass is a thanksgiving celebration

· The Mass challenges us to go out and live as Jesus would.

If the students have not had the opportunity to work with this unit in year four, please check the unit, “I wonder what it means to celebrate with Jesus. “, on the curriculum website (hyperlink in next column) for teaching strategies and activities pertinent to these areas.

Review with the children the aspects covered in year four unit.

· Gathering hymn

· A lectionary

· The Last Supper

· Gratitude, being a God Moment for others.

A-Z strategies p 71

Year Four Unit

Easy Liturgical Quiz

Reflection Questions

Finding Out

FOCUS FOR THE UNIT

The four remaining key statements to be visited within the year five unit are:

· The Mass is a time when we pray through words, actions and gestures.

· The Mass is a time when we share and celebrate our faith in Jesus.

· The Mass is a time to share and to be nourished by God’s gifts.

· The Mass challenges us to go out and live as Jesus would. (further development rom year four unit)

Use and display the posters developed to accompany this unit (see next column)

Invite a range of people to speak to the class about what the

Eucharist and living a Eucharistic life means to them.

The Meaning of the Mass and an Overview of the Mass

To begin go to the following link: CRAFT – Explore the Cathedral

http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/craft/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=75

Spend time with the students exploring the inside of this cathedral collectively on the interactive whiteboard.

Students make a list of wondering questions in their Mass Journals.

Once the wondering questions have been completed have students interact with the virtual tour of St Mary’s Cathedral in Hobart, clicking on the objects. Are they able to find answers to some of the wondering questions? This can be done individually or in pairs on a computer. (note: click on the historical and liturgical views as well)

http://tour.tascathedral.org.au/tour.aspx

Go to the following link: RECEIVE - Overview of the Mass

http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/receive/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=39

Present this multimedia element collectively, and then if possible have students explore it on their own or in pairs to gain a further understanding.

Note: Students need only to be aware of the 12 key moments and which part of the Mass they belong to. This will not be assessed.

Activity 1:

Students dedicated one page to each part:

· Gathering

· Listening

· Giving Thanks

· Going

Students read and critically evaluate and discuss the important words in the description of each part of the Mass. Students may need to be guided to the action words or verbs –belonging, understanding, coming together etc… these words are then included on the page dedicated to this part. Students may search for pictures or photos to accompany these pages. (Done in pairs or triads)

Activity 2:

Collectively in groups have students collaborate to design and create a mobile of the 12 key elements within the 4 main parts of the Mass. This could be done using drawings or pictures from religious publications along with the appropriate words.

The Mass is a time when Jesus is present with us.

Go to the following link: EXPLORE - the Presences of Christ


This Learning Object names the four ways in which Christ is present in the Eucharist: the Scripture, the Priest, the Bread and Wine, the Assembly.

Moving over each of the four hot spots in the multimedia elements reveals an explanatory sentence about each of the ways in which Christ is present.

Discuss with the students when and where they have seen these four presences and how they think Jesus is present within them.

Discussions Questions:

· I wonder why Jesus chose to remain with us in the Eucharist,

· I wonder why Jesus chose the symbols of bread and wine.

· I wonder why is a meal a perfect gift from Jesus to us.

· When you visit your church or chapel do you remember that

Christ is present in the tabernacle?

· When have you felt close to Jesus when you visited a church?

· Describe the other ways in which Christ is present in the

Eucharist.

· Describe two people who make Jesus seem real to you.

Activity

Have students create the following symbols on the next page in their Mass Journal.

· Middle Circle insert words “The Presences of Jesus in the Mass”

· In other circles insert the words: Priest, Scriptures, Assembled People, Bread and Wine

Let the students have 10 minutes to draw an accompanying picture in each circle to represent the words.

On the next page of their Mass Journal have students glue these blurbs. (see link in next column for students sheet)

Students read and highlight the important doing words. Example below

The Priest

Christ is present in the person of the priest who leads the celebration of Mass, who proclaims the Gospel, preaches and during the Eucharistic Prayer offers praise and thanks to God and does what Jesus did at the last supper. Through the Holy Spirit he brings about the presence of Christ in the elements of bread and wine.

The Scriptures

Christ is present in the readings from Scripture proclaimed at Mass. When the Scripture is proclaimed at Mass it is the Lord who speaks to us through those words. The gospel especially is received with special ceremony. All stand and sometimes the presence of Christ in his word is honoured with candles or incense.

The Assembled People

Christ is present in the group of people who gather to offer the Mass. Not

only did Jesus promise to be with his followers whenever they gathered in his name, but the people who gather at Mass are members of the Church, the Body of Christ, his continuing presence in the world.

The Bread and Wine

Christ is present in the elements of bread and wine which become his body and blood. This is the most intense mode of the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. When we eat this Bread and drink from the Cup we enter into communion with his Body and Blood. We share the very life of Jesus himself and open ourselves to living and loving as he did.

POSTERS???

Descriptions of the 4 parts of the Mass

The Presences of Christ

Sorting Out

THE MEANING OF THE MASS (overview)

· We gather

· The Mass is a time when we pray through words actions and gestures. (teacher background, next column)

· We listen


· The Mass is a time when we share and celebrate our faith in Jesus.

· We give thanks



· We go



We gather (Introductory Rites)

When the assembly gathers, God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is present.

Information for students from “What’s New about the Mass” (WNATM) chapter 1 p4,5,6,7,8,9,10

· The Mass is a time when we pray through words actions and gestures.

· Responses

· The Sign of the Cross –explanation :Making the Most of the Mass p22, WNATM p6

· Genuflection-explanation: Making the Most of the Mass p22

· Standing-explanation: Making the Most of the Mass p22

Activity

Students set up a WAGS (Words, Actions, Gestures) chart in their Mass Journals to complete as the lesson on listening to the Word progresses.

1. Go to the following link: God Calls-We Gather


Click on #1 and read the description, continue clicking the arrows to progress through all the parts of the introductory rite. (This may be repeated as necessary.) Students are only to be made aware of the parts as the focus is on the gathering as the Body of Christ.

2. Go to the following link: The Introductory Rites


Have the students watch the video of a school Mass, focusing on the introductory rites. (This may be repeated as necessary.)

Prayer Focus: The Penitential Rite - The Confiteor (a prayer of confession-means to admit to wrongdoing)

· WNATM p9,10

“The penitential rite has three formats. Form A is the simple ‘I confess” prayer, also known as the Confiteor. It is the most personal of the forms, worded in the first-person singular.” Excerpt from “Living the Mass….”

Priest: Brothers and sisters let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

Everyone:

I confess to almighty God

and to you, my brothers and sisters,

that I have sinned,

in my thoughts and in my words,

in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,

through my fault through my fault,

through my most grievous fault,

therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,

and all the Angels and Saints,

and you, my brothers and sisters,

to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

Everyone: Amen

Activity 1

5W’s and H (In Mass Journals)

· Who are we praying to? God

· Who are we asking to help us? Mary, all the angels and saints, brothers and sisters.

· What are we praying for? Mercy and forgiveness, so that we recognise our sinfulness and trust that God is ready to forgive us.

· When do we pray this prayer? After the sign of the cross and greeting.

· Where are we during this prayer? In the church.

· Why are we praying to God? The words and actions help us remember that acting, speaking or thinking in ways that are not loving is serious.

· How are we praying this? All together while we are standing, using words and actions.

Activity 2:

What I have learned about the introductory rites?(WNATM p8,15)

(Mass Journals)

· I wonder how the introductory rites help us enter into sacred or holy time and space.

· I wonder how the introductory rites form us through word and gestures as the assembly of Church, The Body of Christ.

· I wonder how the introductory rites unite us as one people praising and thanking God.

· I wonder how the introductory rites helps us experience the worlds of Jesus when he said, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” ?(Matthew 18:20)

ASSESSMENT PART A:

Students are to design a Y-chart where they will record what the introductory rites sound like, look like and feel like. . Note: Students may want to add a section for taste, smell and feelings/emotions. They should be given this option. In order to complete this they will need to revisit #1 and #2 individually on a computer as well as remember from their experience of Mass.

Note: They may also consider what it sounds like, feels like and looks like walking from the car park to the church. (WNATM p4)

· What is happening?

· What are people doing?

· What are some of the things people are talking about?

· As you enter the church, does anything change?

We listen (Liturgy of the Word)

In the liturgy of the Word we celebrate Christ’s presence in the Scriptures.


· responses

· Sitting – explanation –Making the Most of the Mass p22

· Standing- explanation – Making The Most of the Mass p22

· The Mass is a time when we share and celebrate our faith in Jesus. –The story about what God has done for us in Jesus is in the Bible. We listen to the Bible so that we might understand how God works in the world and in our lives.

· Listening to the Sacred Scriptures – Never Easy (A Friendly Guide to the Mass p18 read appropriate sections to the students)

Activity

Students set up a WAGS (Words, Actions, Gestures) chart in their Mass Journals to complete as the lesson on listening to the Word progresses.

Main Resource for students – What’s New About the Mass (WNATM p16,17)

1. Go to the following link: God Speaks – We Listen


Click on #1 and read the description, continue clicking the arrows to progress through all the parts of the liturgy of the word. (This may be repeated as necessary.) Students are only to be made aware of the parts as the focus is on the ‘Word”

2. Go to the following link: Liturgy of the Word


Have the students watch the video of a school Mass, focusing on the Liturgy of the Word. (This may be repeated as necessary.)

Activity 1

Arrange to bring a Lectionary to class to demonstrate to students how the readings of the day are set out.

Activity 2

Scripture Probe

The students choose one of the scripture recounts of the Lord’s Supper (Mk 14:22-24; Luke 22:13-20) to complete the activity.

PRAYER FOCUS – THE APOSTLE’S CREED

A Creed is a short way of telling what a person or community believes.

Student information (WNATM p19 –read to students)

I believe in God,

The Father Almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

At the words that follow, up to and including the Virgin Mary, all bow.

Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

Born of the Virgin Mary,

Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell;

On the third day he rose again from the dead;

He ascended into heaven,

And is seated at the right hand of God

The Father almighty;

From there he will come to judge the living

And the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

The holy catholic Church,

The communion of saints,

The forgiveness of sins,

The resurrection of the body,

And life everlasting. Amen.

The students should be aware that the Liturgy of the Word concludes with the Prayer of the Faithful, however that is not a focus at this year level.

Activity 1:

WAPPT strategy-Students use this strategy to unpack the Apostles’ Creed. Done in Mass Journals

Activity 2

What I have learned about the Liturgy of the Word (Mass Journals)

· The Liturgy of the Word is one of the two main parts of the Mass.

· During the Liturgy of the Word we celebrate Christ’s presence in the Scriptures.

· The homily helps us think about how we can live the Scriptures in our daily life.

· When we pray the Apostles’ Creed we join Catholics around the world to profess our faith in the Trinity and what the Church believes and teaches.

ASSESSMENT PART B:

Students are to design a Y-chart where they will record what the Liturgy of the Word sound like, look like and feel like. . Note: Students may want to add a section for taste, smell and feelings/emotions. They should be given this option. In order to complete this they will need to revisit #1 and #2 individually on a computer as well as remember from their experience of Mass.

We Give Thanks (liturgy of the Eucharist)

In the Liturgy of the Eucharist we as member of the assembly are called to do the public work of thanking God for his many gifts and especially the gift of his Son Jesus.


· Responses

· Sitting – explanation –Making the Most of the Mass p22

· Standing- explanation – Making The Most of the Mass p22

· Kneeling-explanation – Making the most of the Mass p22


· As friends of Jesus we want to bring all the things that make up our lives to God. We thank God for the gift of Jesus, his dying to save us, and the new life he gives us. In bread and wine Jesus becomes real for us. It is special food for the friends of Jesus.

· Participation in the celebration of Eucharist deepens union with Christ and calls us into communion with one another.

Activity

Students set up a WAGS (Words, Actions, Gestures) chart in their Mass Journals to complete as the lesson on giving thanks progresses.

1. Go to the following link: RECEIVE - God Acts-We Give Thanks


Click on #1 and read the description, continue clicking the arrows to progress through all the parts of the liturgy of the word. (This may be repeated as necessary.) Students are only to be made aware of the

parts as the focus is on the ‘Word”

2.Go to the following link: EXPLORE - The Last Supper


Have students listen to the recount of the Last Supper as a review from year four.

Activity

Have students read and compare in groups the synoptic gospels on the Last Supper. See attached sheet in next column. Then is pairs they complete a Scriptural Think Pad of the Last Supper (Each students fills in a sheet, however they confer in pairs or triads.)

3. Go to the following link: RECEIVE – Liturgy of the Eucharist


Have the students watch the video of a school Mass, focusing on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. (This may be repeated as necessary.)

Activity 1

The teacher guides the students in an exploration of the meaning of the word ‘sacrifice’. This may include dictionary definitions as well as the definition from the Virtue Reflections cards (see next column) and WNATM students’ edition p28 . Once there is an understanding of the word, make a list of sacrifices young people make for their good or the good of the Church.

WNATM p28 “Jesus gave up his life for us on the Cross. We believe that the Mass is the same sacrifice as Jesus made. Sacrifice also means ‘to make holy.’ Our sacrifices bring us closer to God. They make us holy. When we pray this prayer, ‘May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church”, we join our sacrifices to Jesus’ sacrifice in the Mass. We want God to accept our sacrifices.

Activity 2

Go to the following link: EXPLORE – Participation in the Celebration of the Eucharist


Click on the links and discuss as a class the explanations and how we participate in the liturgy of the Eucharist. Develop an anchor chart or ‘web’ that highlights the assemblies responsibilities in the liturgy of the Eucharist. “What are we supposed to be doing? (Responding, standing, kneeling, singing, sign of peace, Our Father, silence). Students record responses in their Mass Journals.

Activity 3

What have I learned about the ‘Liturgy of the Eucharist”

· The Liturgy of the Eucharist is one of the main parts of the Mass.

· During the Liturgy of the Eucharist we do the public work of thanking God for his many gifts and especially the gift of his Son Jesus.

· Need to listen carefully to the Liturgy of the Eucharist so that we can fully, actively and consciously participate as the ‘Body of Christ”.

· The Sign of peace remind us that we are united at the Table of the Lord.

· Lamb of God is a name for Jesus.

· It is a gift to receive Christ in Holy Communion.

ASSESSMENT PART C:

Students are to design a Y-chart where they will record what the Liturgy of the Eucharist sound like, look like and feel like. . Note: Students may want to add a section for taste, smell and feelings/emotions. They should be given this option. In order to complete this they will need to revisit #1 ,#2’ #3 and #4 individually on a computer as well as remember from their experience of Mass.

We Go – God Sends –We Go (Concluding Rites)

We receive Jesus and then we are ready to go and take the life of Jesus with us into our school, amongst our friends and with our families.


· Responses

· Sign of the cross

· Standing


Activity

Students set up a WAGS (Words, Actions, Gestures) chart in their Mass Journals to complete as the lesson on going progresses.

Go to the following link: RECEIVE – God Sends – We Go


Click on #1 and read the description, continue clicking the arrows to progress through all the two parts of the concluding rites. (This may be repeated as necessary.)

Go to the following link: RECEIVE- The Concluding Rites


Have the students watch the video of a school Mass, focusing on the Concluding Rites. (This may be repeated as necessary.)

FOCUS: Dismissal

We are then sent forth to continue our work for the Lord. The Priest or Deacon says the following:

Go forth, the Mass is ended.Or: Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord.Or: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.Or: Go in peace.

Activity 1

After viewing the links, as a class brainstorm and discuss the purpose of the Concluding Rites considering the following questions-record in Mass Journal:

· I wonder what these words and phrases tell us about what we are commissioned to do.

· I wonder what these words and phrases tell us about who God is.

· I wonder what these words and phrases tell us about our relationship with others.

ASSESSMENT PART D:

Students are to design a Y-chart where they will record what the Liturgy of the Eucharist sound like, look like and feel like. Note: Students may want to add a section for taste, smell and feelings/emotions. They should be given this option. In order to complete this they will need to revisit #1 ,#2’ #3 and #4 individually on a computer as well as remember from their experience of Mass.

ASSESSMENT PART E:

Collaborative poem: In this section of the assessment students will use the information from the Y-charts to create a collaborative poem, done in pairs or triads after class discussion and teacher instruction on how to proceed. See attached documents.

Poem-reflecting on the Mass

E.g. sample only

“I hear the bells ringing from the steeple,

And people joyfully walking up the path,

And the door open and the welcomers smiling,

“Good morning, what a beautiful day.”

‘Welcome to our family, so glad to see you here today.”

The breeze is rustling.

The choir is singing.

The candles are flickering.

The kookaburras are laughing.

People are settling into God’s house, kneeling.”

The Meaning of the Mass Teacher Background

Teacher Background

A Friendly Guide to the Mass p8-15

WAGS

A-Z Strategies p142

5Ws and H

A-Z strategies p 144

(use this model as an example to students)

Information in “What’s New About the Mass” student book p9-10

WNATM teacher edition p19-20

Teacher Background


WAGS

A-Z Strategies p142

Scripture probe

Into the Deep p62-63

WNATM teacher edition p26-30 and

p33-36

WAPPT Strategy

A-Z strategies p143

Teacher Background


WAGS

A-Z Strategies p142

Scriptural Think Pad

Into the Deep p82-84

The Last Supper Comparison

Sacrifice

Teacher Background

A Friendly Guide to the Mass p56

Poem Instructions

Original Poem Exemplar

ASSESSMENT PART A:

ASSESSMENT PART B:

ASSESSMENT PART C:

ASSESSMENT PART D:

ASSESSMENT PART E:

Communicating

Go to the following link: LIVE-Sent Forth on a Mission

http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/live/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=83 Watch the video

Activity

Have students read, consider and discuss the meaning contained within the prayer by St Teresa of Avila

Christ Has No Body

By St Teresa of Avila (1515–1582)

Christ has no body but yours,

no hands, no feet on earth but yours.

Yours are the eyes with which he looks

with compassion on this world.

Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good.

Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world.

Yours are the hands, yours are the feet,

Yours are the eyes, you are his body.

Christ has no body now but yours,

No hands, no feet on earth but yours,

Yours are the eyes with which he looks with

compassion on this world.

Christ has no body now on earth but yours.

I wonder how I can communicate my faith and beliefs outside of the Mass.

We Gather

The other six days of the week:

With regard to daily life, the Introductory Rites of the Mass invite and challenge us to :

· Take time on a daily basis to prayerfully gather ourselves

· Extend hospitality to those we encounter at work on the street, and in our homes and communities.

· Recognise the dignity of others, who are created in the image of God

· Overcome selfish attitudes and focus on the needs of others

· Seek out those who are alone (especially for meals) and offer our company

· Live with a healthy sense of humility

· Forgive others as God forgives us

· Start to do better than we have done before

· Never give up, remain perseverant, because we can always start again with forgiveness.

Selflessness through generosity Dignity

Forgiveness

We Listen

The other six days of the week:

With regard to daily life, the Liturgy of the Word invites and challenge us to :

· Live in confidence, knowing that God’s great deeds of the past are continuing in the present and will continue in the future

· Live with an awareness that all time belongs to God and that no single moment is ordinary

· Recognise that our lives are lived in response to God, who has already actively reached out to us

· Look more closely for evidence of God’s loving presence in daily life

· Become a living homily by living out what we believe in our actions

· Take our faith with us wherever we go when we leave the church

· Live with confidence, conviction and courage

· Recognise the face of Jesus in all human beings

· Respect all of God’s creation

· Be ever mindful, compassionate and responsive to the needs of the world and of our local communities

Confidence Courage

Respect Mindful

Compassion

We Give ThanksThe other six days of the week:

With regard to daily life, the Liturgy of the Eucharist invites and challenge us to :

· Share our time, talent and treasure with the various communities we belong to: families, workplaces, neighbours, towns, cities etc.

· To live as good stewards of God’s creation

· Live, work and play with a spirit of obedience

· Be a person of gratitude, going out of our way to thank others for small things

· Bring Jesus’ presence to others

· Offer our daily live to God, striving to make holy our days at work and at home be setting aside time for God’s purposes

· Recognise true power as service to God

Gratitude Service

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We Go

The other six days of the week :

With regard to daily life, the Dismissal rites of the Mass invite and challenge us to :

Live each day according to God’s plan

Go about life in such a way to attract others to Jesus

Live out our baptismal calling.

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Evaluating and Reflecting

Go to the following link: LIVE - Concepts for a Eucharistic Life

http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/live/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=51

ASSESSMENT

Create a representation depicting how each of the four parts Mass can be carried out of the church into our daily lives based on the “Concepts for a Eucharistic Life”. Looking after God’s Creation, Helping Someone, Caring for people who are in need, sharing with others, go and announce the Gospel of the Lord, Showing kindness, Do what is right. (Maximum 2 pages per part=8 pages all together) A4 or A3 size

May include:

· Drawings with descriptions

· Poems

· Collage with descriptions

· 3D craft with descriptions

Once completed each student will then present the book to the class with an appropriate oral explanation of the pages and how they take the Mass out of the church into their everyday life.

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ASSESSMENT

DCEO – Rockhampton

Documents

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